This is it — the grand finale of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition)! Today we count down my Top 20 fantasy books ever — the stories that shaped me, broke me, inspired me, and permanently rewired my love for the genre.

From sweeping epics to brutal grimdark, from dragon-soaring sci-fantasy to universe-shaking finales, this top section features some of the greatest storytelling I’ve ever encountered. Many of these books define entire eras of my reading life… and yes, the top spot might be predictable, but it’s absolutely earned.

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✨ In this episode:

– Ranks 20–1: the absolute best of the best

– Some reshuffling compared to last year

– Emotional reactions, personal reflections, and celebration of genre giants

– The final reveal of your host’s all-time favorite fantasy novel

Let me know in the comments: What are YOUR Top 10 fantasy reads? And how does your list compare to mine?

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0:00 - Opening

1:27 - List Explanation

2:30 - Books 20 - 1

17:12 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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